

#Aint no rest for the wicked for free#
John's image of Ozzy has achieved legendary status and has appeared in various "best album sleeve." books. Oh, there ain’t no rest for the wicked Money don’t grow on trees I got bills to pay I got mouths to feed And ain’t nothing in this world for free No, I can’t slow down I can’t hold back Though you know I wish I could Oh, no, there ain’t no rest for the wicked Until we close our eyes for good. John commissioned legendary photographer Bob Carlos Clarke to photograph the sleeve. John's concept was to position and portray Ozzy as Jesus Christ. Ĭreative Director John Carver was hired by Sharon Osbourne to conceptualise and art direct the album sleeve for "No Rest For the Wicked". Swaggart had long been critical of Osbourne's music and live performances, before he himself was involved in a 1988 prostitution scandal. The song "Miracle Man" was a pointed barb aimed at disgraced televangelist Jimmy Swaggart.

The song "Hero" was an unlisted hidden bonus track on the original 1988 CD and cassette releases. "Miracle Man", "Crazy Babies", and "Breakin' All the Rules" (former Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler played bass in this video, but not on the album) were released as singles with accompanying music videos. Once the album's recording was complete, Daisley was once again out, replaced by Osbourne's former Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler for subsequent promotional tours. Lee in 1987, Osbourne received a demo tape from Wylde and later hired him after an audition.īassist/lyricist Bob Daisley made his return to Osbourne's band after the two had a falling out in 1985. No Rest for the Wicked is the recording debut of lead guitarist Zakk Wylde.
